Peter Cook
Birthday: 1937-11-17
Place of Birth: Torquay, Devon, England, UK
Biography: Peter Edward Cook was an English satirist, writer and comedian. An extremely influential figure in modern British comedy, he is regarded as the leading light of the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has been described by Stephen Fry as "the funniest man who ever drew breath" although Cook's work was also controversial. Cook is closely associated with anti-establishment comedy that emerged in Britain and the USA in the late 1950s.
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Whoops Apocalypse
When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrori...
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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer - Mr....
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The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
Barry McKenzie sets off for England with his aunt, Edna Everage, to advance his cultural education. ...
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Yellowbeard
For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their heart...
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The Bed Sitting Room
In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is producing s...
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Supergirl
After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead find...
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Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland (1966) is a BBC television play based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lew...
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Black Beauty
The fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty narrates ...
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters -...
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Ho...
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The Wrong Box
In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be ma...
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Monte Carlo or Bust!
Sequel to "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines". This time an international car rally fro...
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Bedazzled
A hapless loser sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for seven wishes, but has trouble winning ov...
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Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
A documentary filmed during production of the film "Supergirl" showing the world how and who made it...
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A Dandy in Aspic
Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to them a...
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Beyond the Fringe
A TV version of the stage show originally performed at the Edinburgh Fringe (August 1960) and in Lon...
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Pleasure at Her Majesty's
The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at He...
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The Secret Policeman's Ball
A series of benefit concerts to raise money for Amnesty International. Performances include comedy s...
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The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-...
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster...
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Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook
A documentary about the life of British satirist and founder of 'Private Eye' Peter Cook....
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Peter Cook Talks Golf Balls
Peter Cook plays four characters in his last major work. Alec Dunroonie (Scotland), Dr. Dieter Liedb...
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The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the ...
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Derek and Clive Get the Horn
A documentary recording the making of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's comedy album Derek and Clive Ad ...
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Ten Thousand Talents
The first film made by Don Levy is a comedic satire of pretensions and perversions of British academ...
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An Audience with Dudley Moore
Outstanding comedian and musician Dudley Moore regales his spellbound audience in typical fashion wi...
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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the Cambr...
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Roger Mellie: The Man on the Telly
Foul-mouthed, alcoholic, misogynistic, bigoted (and occasionally violent) cocaine enthusiast Roger M...
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The Princess Bride
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley mu...
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Getting It Right
Gavin is 31 years old and still lives with his parents. He is awfully shy but before he knows it the...
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Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive
Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the...
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Find the Lady
Two hoodlums, Trigger (Mickey Rooney) & Leo (Dick Emery) are hired by the unscrupulous J.K. (Peter C...
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Jake's Journey
A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd, adamant ...
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Without a Clue
Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the...
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Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
Kenny gives us his rendition of Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol, "with apologies to C. Dicke...
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The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
This documentary explores Kate Bush's career and music, from January 1978's Wuthering Heights to her...
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Clive Anderson Talks Back: Peter Cook
One of the most beloved editions of the show, as Clive chats to a biscuit inventor who was abducted ...
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Electric Blue 007
Introduced by Seka the Platinum Princess, EB007 is a "Bond Girl Spectacular." Featured among the usu...
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The Undiscovered Peter Cook
Documentary about Britain's greatest satirist Peter Cook, with unprecedented access to his private r...
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A Life in Pieces
Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling shares his opinions on the Twelve Days of Christmas, in discussion with ...
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Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches
This documentary showcases a number of new clips which have recently come to light from sketches whi...
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Peter Cook & Co.
Peter Cook & Co. is a one-off sketch show special starring Peter Cook, with guest appearances from f...
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Great Balls of Fire!
The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of th...
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KLM: Diplomatix
Diplomatix was Norway's entry at the Montreux Comedy Festival in 1985, represented by the comedy tri...
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One Foot in the Algarve
The Meldrews go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her penpal A...
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The Best of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore
In this tribute to the late greats Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, a frankly large collection of some o...
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The Mermaid Frolics
In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the...
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Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 1...
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Night of 100 Stars
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place ...
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Joan Rivers at the BBC
Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the sma...
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Gaybo Laughs Back
Gaybo Laughs Back is an hour-long special, hosted by Gay Byrne who introduces some of the comedy hig...
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Late Flowering Love
Light dramatisation of four poems by poet laureete Sir John Betjeman, set on location in the south o...
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John Lennon: A Journey in the Life
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of John Lennon's murder. Journey in the Life chronicles the lif...
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Mill Hill
A dentist discovers his wife on the verge of having an affair with another man - a rival dentist...
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Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser
The V&A presents Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser, an exclusive private view of the ‘hugely enjoyable ...
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